Local Name:Sambung NyawaScientific Name:Gynura procumbens Other Name:
Dawn Dewa, Leaves of the Gods, Googoolipid, Mollucan spinach,Sambung nyawa, Daun Dewa, am Akar, Akar sebiak, and Kelemai merah, bai bing cao Family:Asteraceae

Introduction:

  • Sambung Nyawa means “extending life”
  • Sambung Nyawa is a herb commonly consumed in the South East Asian region like countries in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
  • It is easily planted by cutting a branch from the herb. The soil requirement should be moist and with adequate drainage.

Common Uses:

  • To reduce cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure.
  • In Malaysia, its been used for curing diabetes and kidney problems and supposedly cancer.